The bond between a teacher and student is both profound and influential, often highlighted in Bollywood films.
Here are seven movies that beautifully showcase this unique relationship:
Taare Zameen Par: Directed by and starring Aamir Khan, this film tells the story of a dyslexic child (Darsheel Safary) who overcomes learning difficulties with the help of his art teacher.
Black: Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, this film explores the relationship between a blind & deaf girl and her teacher, who helps her break through her disabilities.
Iqbal: This movie focuses on a deaf and mute aspiring cricketer & his mentor (Naseeruddin Shah), guiding Iqbal in his quest to play for the Indian cricket team.
Chak De! India: Shah Rukh Khan stars as Kabir Khan, a coach who trains a diverse team of girls for the national women’s hockey team.
3 Idiots: This comedy-drama critiques Indian education system through the story of Rancho & his strained relationship with his professor, Viru Sahastrabuddhe.
Hichki: Rani Mukerji plays a teacher with Tourette syndrome who teaches a class of underprivileged students.
Super 30: This film portrays the life of Anand Kumar, a mathematician who provides free coaching to underprivileged students.